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What kind of valve is this exactly? Never seen that exact connection type (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm pretty new to this. I was considering replacing it with something else because it leaks slightly from the valve if it gets moved around at all, but I don't know what this connection is to start with. It goes to a dishwasher.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's an angle valve for sure, but it looks ancient. Nowadays the valve would be inserted into what looks like pex piping there on the right, and you crimp a ring over the piping to get a nice tight compression fit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The house was built 7 years ago, so maybe the plumbers just threw on whatever they had in their van. Do you know what the crimped method/area is called on this thing? Is there a specific term for it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

They're usually just called "crimp rings" or "cinch clamps", the former being the more popular term in my experience. They do require a specific crimping tool, but if you go to your local home improvement store they usually sell a kit that includes the tool with rings, and possibly even a PEX cutter.